ARSON HYBRID SCALDRIVER-DAGGERBACKED

This is the continuation of a series of dragons that are custom designed by a customer on Etsy. They are from a series of stories that she is developing called Fragile—A Tale of Dragon Refugees. Arson is a hybrid of both Scaldriver and Daggerbacked dragon breed.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn: light blue, pewter, blue, pale pink, charcoal, amethyst, white and black.
E crochet hook
Polyester Fiberfil
Tapestry needle
2 chenille stems
Floral wire

BODY:
Rd 1: With light blue, 9 sc in magic ring. (9)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 3: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (27)
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times. (31)
Rd 5: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times. (36)
Rds 6-15: sc in each sc around. (36)
Rd 16: sc in next 13 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) 3 times, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (32)
Rds 17-18: sc in each sc around. (32)
Rd 19: sc in next 12 sc, (sc2tog, sc in next sc) twice, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (29)
Rds 20-21: sc in each sc around. (29)
Rd 22: sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc. (27)
Rds 23-24: sc in each sc around. (27)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY AT THIS POINT. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AS YOU GO.
Rd 25: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) around. (24)
Rds 26-29: sc in each sc around. (24)
Rd 30: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (21)
Rds 31-39: sc in each sc around. (21)
Rd 40: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (18)
Rds 41-49: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 50: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) around. (15)
Rds 51-59: sc in each sc around. (15)
Rd 60: (sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rds 61-69: sc in each sc around. (12)
Rd 70: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) around. (9) Change to pewter.
Rds 71-72: sc in each sc around. (9) Change to light blue after Rd 72.
Rds 73-79: sc in each sc around. (9)
Rd 80: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (6) Change to pewter.
Rds 81-82: sc in each sc around. (6) Change to light blue after Rd 82.
Rds 83-89: sc in each sc around. (6)
Rd 90: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through sc of Rd 48, pull tightly and secure. Weave in ends.

NECK:
Rd 1: With light blue, 8 sc in magic ring, slip st in first sc. (8)
Rd 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rds 3-7: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 7 sc, slip st in first sc. (18)
Rd 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc. (16)
Rd 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 6 sc, slip st in first sc changing to pewter. (20)
Rd 11: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 16 sc, sc2tog, slip st in first sc changing to light blue. (18)
Rd 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, 2 dc in next 2 sc, sc in next 8 sc, slip st in first sc. (20)
Rd 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts, slip st in first sc. (22)
Rd 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, slip st in first sc. (24)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff NECK firmly. Sew NECK to BODY. Weave in ends. Using pewter, embroider markings above and below “neck stripe.”

TAIL SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With pewter, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, leave remaining ch unworked. (4)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc. (4)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (3)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (3)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog. (2)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog. (1)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc. (1)
Rw 9: Working in the side of Rws, working over chenille stem, sc in next 7 Rws, 3 sc in corner, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 5 ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew TAIL SPIKES to BODY. Weave in ends.

CHEST SPIKES (MAKE 3):
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SMALL CHEST SPIKE to BELLY. Weave in ends.

TOENAILS (MAKE 12):
Rd 1: With white, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

FRONT LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With pewter, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: sc in next 5 sc, (holding next sc on FRONT LEGS and first sc on TOENAILS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on FRONT LEGS.
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, (sc in next 3 sc on TOENAILS) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on FRONT LEGS.
Rd 5: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (13)
Rd 6: sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (10)
Rds 7-12: sc in each sc around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING FRONT LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDUIM LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED
Rd 13: sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (12)
Rd 14: sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (14)
Rd 15: sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. (16)
Rd 16: sc in next sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (16)
Rd 17: (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc. (16)
Rds 18-19: sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 20: (sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog) around. (14)
Rd 21: (sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 22: sc2tog around. (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew FRONT LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends. Fringe on 2 pieces of pewter on back heel of FRONT LEGS and trim short.

HIND LEG SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With white, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook working around ch. (4)
Rd 2: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

HIND LEGS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With pewter, 8 sc in magic ring. (8)
Rd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (16)
Rd 3: sc in next 5 sc, (holding next sc on HIND LEGS and first sc on TOENAILS together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on HIND LEGS.
Rd 4: sc in next 5 sc, (sc in next 2 sc on TOENAILS) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc on HIND LEGS. (16)
Rd 5: sc in next 5 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 5 sc. (13)
Rd 6: sc in next 4 sc, (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc. (10)
Rds 7-13: sc in each sc around. (10)
BEGIN STUFFING HIND LEGS FIRMLY. CONTINUE STUFFING FIRMLY AT BOTTOM AND MEDUIM LIGHT AT TOP SO IT CAN BE FLATTENED
Rd 14: sc in next 2 sc, holding next sc on HIND LEGS and first sc on HIND LEG SPIKE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc. (14)
Rd 15: sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc on HIND LEG SPIKE, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next 4 sc, sc in next 2 sc. (18)
Rd 16: (sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 10 sc. (14)
Rd 17: (sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (10)
Rd 18: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12)
Rd 19: (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (14)
Rd 20: (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (16)
Rd 21: (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18)
Rd 22: sc in each sc around. (18)
Rd 23: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (12)
Rd 24: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around. (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HIND LEGS to BODY. Weave in ends.

HEAD:
Rd 1: With pewter, (2 sc, change to light blue, 6 sc) in a magic ring. (8) Change to pewter.
Rd 2: sc in next 2 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (10)
Rds 3-5: sc in each sc around. (10)
NOW WORKING IN ROWS
Rw 6: slip st in next 3 sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as last slip st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. (12) Change to pewter.
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc. (14) Change to light blue.
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc. (16)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 2 hdc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, sc2tog. (18)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew HEAD to BODY stuffing firmly before closing. Weave in ends.

NECK FIN:
Rw 1: With blue, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next ch, 2 sc in next ch, change to charcoal, sc in next ch, change to blue, sc in next ch, 2 sc in next ch, change to charcoal, sc in next ch. (11)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next 3 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next 3 sc, change to charcoal, sc in next sc, change to blue, sc2tog. (10) Change to charcoal.
Rw 3: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, skip next sc, slip st in next sc changing to blue, slip st in next 2 sc, slip st in next sc changing to charcoal, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, slip st in next sc changing to blue, slip st in next 2 sc, slip st in next sc changing to charcoal, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew NECK FIN to back of NECK. Weave in ends.

LARGE FOREHEAD SPIKE:
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next ch. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew LARGE FOREHEAD SPIKE to center Rw 6 of HEAD. Weave in ends.

SMALL FOREHEAD SPIKE (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 3, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew 1 SMALL FOREHEAD SPIKE to Rw 8 and 1 SMALL FOREHEAD SPIKE to Rw 10 of HEAD. Weave in ends.

EYES, MOUTH, AND NOSTRILS:
Using white, amethyst, and black, embroider EYES on HEAD. Using black, embroider MOUTH and NOSTRILS on HEAD.

EYEBROWS:
Rw 1: With light blue, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next sc. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew EYEBROWS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

HORNS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1: With charcoal, ch 2, 4 sc in magic ring. (4)
Rds 2-3: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 4: slip st in next sc, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, (slip st, ch 1, sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.
Rd 5: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 6: slip st in next sc, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, (slip st, ch 1, sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.
Rd 7: sc in each sc around. (4)
Rd 8: slip st in next sc, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, (slip st, ch 1, sc) in next sc, sc in next 3 sc.
Rd 9: sc in each sc around. (4) Change to light blue.
Rds 10-11: sc in each sc around. (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Stuff HORNS firmly. Sew HORNS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

EARS (MAKE 2):
INNER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With pale pink, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rws 2-4: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (2)
Finish off leaving a long tail.
OUTER EARS (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With pewter, ch 2, 2 sc in second ch from hook. (2)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. (3)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (4)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. (5)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Using pale pink tail, sew bottom edge of EARS together. Using black tail, sew top edge of EARS together. Fold Rw 6 of OUTER EARS over INNER EARS. Sew EARS to HEAD. Weave in ends.

WING BODY (MAKE 2):

Rw 1: With blue, ch 37, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 32 ch, change to light blue, sc in next 3 ch. (36)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 3 sc, change blue, sc in next 33 sc. (36)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 32 sc, change to light blue, sc in next 3 sc. (37)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next 34 sc. (36)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 33 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc, sc2tog. (35)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to blue, sc in next 31 sc, sc2tog. (33)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 29 sc, change to light blue, sc2tog. (31)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to blue, sc in next 27 sc, sc2tog. (29)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 26 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc. (28)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, change to blue, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rw 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 25 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc. (26)
Rw 12: Ch 1, turn; (sc, change to blue, sc) in next sc, sc in next 24 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (28)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 26 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc. (29)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; (sc, change to blue, sc) in next sc, sc in next 27 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (31)
Rw 15: Ch 12, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 10 ch, sc in next 30 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc. (42)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; (sc, change to blue, sc) in next sc, sc in next 40 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (44)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 42 sc, change to light blue, 2 sc in next sc. (46)
Rw 18: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next 44 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (48)
Rw 19: Ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, sc in next 46 sc, change to light blue, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. (53)
Rw 20: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next 51 sc. (54)
Rw 21: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 50 sc, change to light blue, sc in next 3 sc. (55)
Rw 22: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, change to blue, sc in next 50 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (55)
Rw 23: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 50 sc, change to light blue, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (55)
Rw 24: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to blue, sc in next 51 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (55)
Rw 25: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc in next 50 sc, change to light blue, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (55)
Rw 26: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, change to blue, sc in next 44 sc, sc2tog. (49)
Rw 27: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 36 sc, sc2tog. (38)
Rw 28: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
Rw 29: Ch 1, turn; slip st in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12)
Finish off. Weave in ends.

OUTER WING EDGING (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Attach blue in the side of Rw 1, (ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in next 2 sts) 11 times, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, skip next st, slip st in next 2 sts, (ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in next 2 sts) 3 times, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, slip st in next 2 sts, (ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, slip st in next 2 sts) twice.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING INSIDE ARMS (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Following the navy-blue squares on the graph above, attach blue in Rw 24, sc over corresponding navy-blue square to Rw 1.
Finish off leaving a long tail.

WING TOP EDGE (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Attach blue in the side of Rw 25, ch 3, working over floral wire, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sc over next 3 sc of Rw 25, sc over next 4 sc of Rw 26, sc over next 4 sc of Rw 27, sc over next 3 sc of Rw 28, sc over next 12 sc of Rw 29, sc over next 11 sc of Rw 28, sc over next 8 sc of Rw 27, sc over next 3 sc of Rw 26, slip st in next sc.
Finish off. Weave in ends.

WING OUTSIDE ARMS (COMPLETE ON BOTH WINGS):
Rw 1: Attach light blue in fourth light blue sc of Rw 26, ch 4, working over floral wire, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sc over next 4 sc of Rw 26, sc over next 3 sc of Rw 25, sc over next 2 sc of Rw 24, working in the side of Rws, sc in next 24 Rws.
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew WINGS to BODY.

SPINE SPIKES:
Rw 1: With blue, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rw 2: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rws 3-7: Ch 3, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch. (2)
Rw 8-30: Ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch. (3)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew SPINE SPIKES to BODY.

BODY SPIKES (MAKE 2):
Rw 1: With charcoal, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Rws 2-5: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. (1)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew BODY SPIKES to BODY under WINGS. Weave in ends.

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